James Bond’s Swan Song: Reflections on the Daniel Craig Era
The name’s Bond. Blonde Bond.
The name’s Bond. Blonde Bond.
Luisenfriedhof II is one of the oldest cemeteries in Berlin and was opened in 1867. It’s known as a cemetery of epidemics and is historically connected with the cholera epidemic that hit Berlin-Charlottenburg in 1831. Read moreA Guide to The Perfect Bong Joon-ho MarathonThe area is based in the middle of urban structures, but still…
Craig Brewer began his career with a $20,000 movie, The Poor & The Hungry. He wrote the original story while still managing a Barnes & Noble store. Set in Memphis, where Brewer still resides, his directorial debut is a down and dirty, black-and-white indie that, in 2000, laid the groundwork for his subsequent films. From…
We’re all feeling a little down these days, but for me, today’s specific malaise is because I’m not in Montreal enjoying the Fantasia Film Festival. I’ve spent this week up there the past several years, and it’s never been less than an absolute blast of fantastic films and great people. This year’s edition is transitioning…
The tortured man sees the light of day a fair amount. While the trope happens so often that the very thought of it inspires a plethora of stereotypical interpretations, there’s a reason we keep revisiting it in stories of all kinds. To suffer is to be terribly human, and although painful to undergo, catharsis comes…
A new survey suggests what many fear about the pandemic’s impact on movie theaters. It could be game over for a beloved American pastime. Read moreA Guide to The Perfect Bong Joon-ho MarathonHighSpeedInternet.com surveyed 1,000 Americans on several film-related topics, many linked to streaming giants like Netflix, Hulu and HBO Max. The results included some…
Junaluska provides valuable insight into North Carolina’s history, Black Mennonites, and race in Appalachia. Read moreA Guide to The Perfect Bong Joon-ho MarathonThousands of tourists and Appalachian State football fans walk down King Street in Boone, North Carolina, past farm-to-table cafes and the Mast General Store, without knowing about Junaluska. The Junaluska community sits just…